Abstract

Aim/Background

Optimal management of laryngeal SCC is challenging due to the need to maximize tumor control whilst preserving organ function. We evaluated patients (pts) with laryngeal SCC to identify factors that may affect survival and organ preservation outcomes.

Conclusions

Clinical nodal stage is the most important factor associated with OS, PFS and LFS in laryngeal SCC. Presence of pain is independently associated with poor OS and LFS and warrants further evaluation as a prognostic factor. Better strategies to improve outcomes in advanced N stage laryngeal SCC are needed.